Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager

Every day, we set new directions in the rapidly advancing world of transportation. As a DKS employee‑owner, you will work on challenging projects in a collaborative team environment with leaders in the transportation field. Position: Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager Location: Sacramento, CA Job Id: 537 # of Openings: 1 This position will manage transportation planning projects and business development pursuits for a variety of transportation planning projects. These projects and pursuits may include multimodal corridor studies, long‑range planning, active transportation and travel demand management, travel demand modeling and forecasting, traffic analysis, and data analytics. This position will apply technical analysis and tools to develop findings and recommendations to inform decision making. Ideal candidate will be proactive with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges and lead tasks. What will you be doing? Leading technical projects/tasks, reviewing technical work prepared by others, and conducting advanced analysis. Working with multi‑disciplinary teams on a variety of complex corridor studies, transit operations, area plans, system plans, and other technical transportation projects. Develop new client relationships for DKS and build on current client relationships, including partnerships with other consulting firms. Identifying new clients and develop business opportunities in order to achieve revenue targets. Win and manage a variety of transportation planning‑analysis projects that you are passionate about, including all elements of the project life‑cycle (pre‑positioning, pursuit, negotiations, project planning, technical delivery, financial management, etc.). Leading the development of project presentation materials, websites, and documents in coordination with creative services professionals. Interfacing with clients, agency staff, and stakeholders and assure client satisfaction through implementation of our Client Experience (CX) and QC/QA initiatives. Recruit top talent and mentor employee owners in their professional growth and enhancing their skills. Identifying and leading business development pursuits for transportation planning projects. Collaborating with teams across our nationwide offices. What are we looking for? Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, Urban and Regional Planning, or similar field. 10+ years of experience in Transportation Engineering/Planning. PE or similar license preferred, or the ability to achieve one in the near future. Proficiency in project delivery and polishing work products to submit to clients. Confidence in speaking to elected officials, public stakeholder groups, and clients. Demonstrated technical and non‑technical professional writing proficiency. Experience in project management and training junior‑level staff on project components. Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. What are our Benefits? 15 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days 8 Paid Holidays Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee‑owners 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee‑owners Extremely affordable Dental & Vision Plans Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Options Paid Jury/Witness Duty Paid Bereavement Leave without Pay Transit Subsidy Pre‑tax Commuter Option Referral Bonus Program DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401k Pre‑tax and Roth options Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Our Commitment to your Professional Growth Training & Educational Assistance Professional Registration Award Technical & Professional Societies Conferences & Seminars Annual Bonus Program Years of Service Awards Hybrid Work Schedule Pay Range: Senior Project Manager: $173,400 - $198,700 per year DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. #J-18808-Ljbffr DKS Associates